Greece Crete 5 Drachmai Silver coin 1901 Prince George
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Greece Crete 5 Drachmai Silver coin 1901 Prince George
Features
| Issuer | Crete (Greece)  |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | George (1901-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 5 Drachmas (5 δραχμαί) |
| Currency | Drachme (1900-1929) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
19991
|
| References | KM# 9, Schön# 9 |
Obverse
Bareheaded bust of Prince George right, designer's initials and date beneath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΡΙΓΚΗΨ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ ΥΠΑΤΟΣ ΑΡΜΟΣΤΗΣ ΕΝ ΚΡΗΤΗ 1901
Α ΒΟΡΡΕΛ
Translation:
Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of Crete
A. Borrel
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Designer: Alfred Borrel
Reverse
Crowned Crete coat of arms, denomination beneath flanked by privy marks.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΡΗΤΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
Translation:
State of Crete
5 Drachmai
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Designer: Alfred Borrel
Edge
Reeded
Comments
The effigy and legend of Prince George appeared on Cretan coinage even though he was just a representative of the Great Powers on the island and not a monarch.
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